Scoliosis Basics, LLC
Nevada, USA and Las PiƱas City, The Philippines
Eligibility
Since 1997Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Licensed physical therapist in the Philippines
Since 2007Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Licensed physical therapist in New Jersey, USA
Since 2020Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Licensed physical therapist in Nevada, USA
Award
2021:Ā American Physical Therapy Associationās Centennial Scholar
Employment
2020 to presentĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Owner, Scoliosis Basics (Nevada, USA and Las PiƱas City, Philippines)
2019 to presentĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Capstone Advisor, Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
Philippine Cohort, University of Montana/Rehab Essentials
2017 to 2021Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Scoliosis Physical Therapist, Saint Barnabas Medical Center (New Jersey)
2013 to 2017Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Clinical Expert (Pediatric and Scoliosis PT), St Josephās Regional
Medical Center (New Jersey)
Professional Responsibilities
2021 to presentĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Onsite Residency and Fellowship Program Reviewer of the American
Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education
2021 to presentĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Board Member/Treasurer, Nevada Chapter of the American Physical
Therapy Association
2022 to presentĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Committee Member, Nevada State Board of Physical Therapy Advisory
Committee on Continuing Competence
03/22 to 12/22Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Practice Analysis Task Force member of the National Physical Therapy
Examination for Physical Therapist of the Federation of State Boards
Of Physical Therapy
Certifications
Since 2011Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Certified in Neuro-Developmental Treatment, USA.
Since 2013Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā American Physical Therapy Association Credentialed Clinical Instructor
Since 2014 Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Diplomate, American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties
Since 2014Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā BSPTS C1-Certified, Spain
Since 2017Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā BSPTS C2-Certified, The Netherlands
Since 2018Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis (SEAS), USA
Since 2019Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Certified in Three-Dimensional Scoliosis Therapy after Katharina
Schroth (Schroth Therapy), Germany
Since 2019Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Schroth Best Practice, The Philippines
Education
2022 ā presentĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Master of Business Administration in Healthcare
Northern Arizona University
Equity Impact Scholarship Awardee
2008 ā 2011Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Doctor of Physical Therapy
Emphasis on Pediatric and Neurologic Physical Therapy
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
1992 ā 1997Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
De La Salle University ā Health Sciences Institute
Publications
- Borcher S, Gutierrez D, Salem Y, Westervelt L.Comparison of early intervention and hospital/clinic-based physical therapy services introduction.Ā Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy; 2020.
- Gutierrez D, Kaplan SL.Aligning documentation with congenital muscular torticollis clinical practice guidelines:Ā administrative case report.Ā Phys Ther. 2016;96:111-120 (peer-reviewed)
Presentations
- Speaker (Philippineās Scoliosis Summit 2022:Creation of the National Scoliosis Policy).Ā Philippine Scoliosis Foundation.Ā June 30, 2022 Live Webinar (Zoom, The Philippines).
- Speaker (Scoliosis Basics:Evidence-informed approach to understanding and treating patients with scoliosis)Ā Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy Annual Conference.Ā November 21, 2021 Live Webinar (Zoom, USA National Conference)
- Speaker (Scoliosis Basics:Being ahead of the curve (Part 2):Ā APTA Nevada, Pediatric SIG.Ā August 24, 2021 Live Webinar (Zoom, Nevada and New Jersey)
- Speaker (Scoliosis Basics:Being ahead of the curve (Part 1):Ā APTA Nevada, Pediatric SIG.Ā May 25, 2021 Live Webinar (Zoom, Nevada and New Jersey)
- Speaker (Scoliosis in Children and Guidelines for Parents):Filipino Scoliosis Physiotherapist.Ā June 6, 2020 Webinar (Zoom, The Philippines)
- Speaker (Scoliosis: Beyond the Spine):San Pedro College.Ā January 11-12, 2020 (Davao City, The Philippines)
- Laboratory Assistant Observer/Demonstrator to Beth Janssen, PT 3-D Treatment of Scoliosis according to the Principles of C.L. Schroth (C1) September 9-17, 2019 (Stevens Point, WI)
- Invited Lecturer (Scoliosis: Beyond the Spine):School of Health and Medical Sciences, Seton Hall University.Ā February 20, 2019 (Nutley, NJ)
- Invited Lecturer (Scoliosis: Beyond the Spine):School of Health and Medical Sciences, Seton Hall University.Ā December 7, 2017 and April 18, 2018 (West Orange NJ)
- Presenter (Interdisciplinary Poster Presentation):7thĀ Annual Research Day:Ā The Research Institute of St Josephās Regional Medical Center.Ā June 2, 2016 (Paterson, NJ)
- Laboratory Assistant to Jan McElroy, PT, PhD, PCS, C/NDT Baby Steps:Ā Building Ambulation Interventions for 0-3 Population with Posture and Movement Dysfunction July 19-21, 2012 (New Brunswick, NJ) and July 24-26, 2011 (Englewood, NJ)